Farming News - ICSA TO MOUNT PROTEST TO HIGHLIGHT DEEPENING CRISIS IN SHEEP SECTOR

ICSA TO MOUNT PROTEST TO HIGHLIGHT DEEPENING CRISIS IN SHEEP SECTOR

The protest will take place on Tuesday 28 February at 12 noon.

ICSA Sheep chair Sean McNamara said, "Sheep farmers are at their wits end; they are crying out for help but nobody is listening. ICSA fought hard to get a meeting of the Sheep Vision Group, and this did take place last Friday (17 February). However, we need the Minister to take this seriously and engage on the need for an emergency package, just like was done previously for the pig, beef, and dairy sectors.  We are also insisting that the mediocre €12/ewe sheep scheme is not fit for purpose and we need this substantially upgraded."

If you require further details or would like to support this protest in any way please contact ICSA on 057 8662120 or email info@icsaireland.com.